Greek Meat Sauce Kima

Warm, aromatic, and utterly comforting, Greek Meat Sauce Kima is a rich and flavorful dish that brings classic Mediterranean flavors straight to your kitchen. This hearty meat sauce, simmered with ground beef, fragrant spices like cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg, and a splash of dry red wine, is the ultimate comfort food. Enhanced with tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and a touch of sweetness from sugar, this sauce develops a perfectly balanced flavor profile over its slow simmer. Served over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables, Kima is a versatile and satisfying dish that’s both easy to make and deeply satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this recipe delivers traditional Greek comfort with every bite. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 500 grams ground beef
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 400 grams (1 can) diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cups dry red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon, or to taste kosher salt
• 0.5 cups (optional, as needed) water
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until softened and golden brown.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 7–10 minutes, or until fully browned.

Step 5

Push the meat to the side and add the cinnamon stick, ground allspice, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg. Toast the spices for about 1 minute to release their aroma.

Step 6

Mix the tomato paste into the pot and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to slightly caramelize.

Step 7

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, red wine, and beef broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 8

Add the bay leaves, sugar, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover partially with a lid and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If the sauce becomes too thick, add up to 1/2 cup of water as needed.

Step 10

Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or spices if desired.

Step 11

Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaves.

Step 12

Serve the Kima sauce over your choice of pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	161179.6 grams (161179.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	27201

Total Fat 522.10g	669%
Saturated Fat 90.70g	454%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 354mg	118%
Sodium 185858mg	8081%
Total Carbohydrate 5582.30g	2030%
Dietary Fiber 3046.20g	10879%
Total Sugars 4098.00g
Protein 1354.00g	2708%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 52986mg	4076%
Iron 924mg	5133%
Potassium 307737mg	6548%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.5%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 68.8%